FAQ 1: How long do you play for at
a wedding anniversary dinner function or wedding reception breakfast?
Wedding anniversary
dinners and wedding reception breakfasts vary in length from
about one and a half hours to two and a half hours from the
time that everyone takes their seat to the start of the speeches.
The piano will be played continuously for the duration of the
meal, except for occasional announcements by the Maitre D for
example or the Toastmaster. (back)
FAQ 2: Our wedding venue doesn't have
a piano so will we need to hire a piano?
There is no
need to hire a piano as all the equipment will be provided free
of charge, including a Yamaha portable electronic stage piano
and stereo PA sound system, so all that's required is access
to a mains power supply. If you would prefer to have a grand
piano played at your function, this also can be arranged on
your behalf and the cost of supplying the grand piano will be
added to the fee. (back)
FAQ 3: Can we hire you as a professional
wedding pianist for our civil ceremony?
A professional
wedding pianist will add a very special touch to your civil
wedding ceremony - live piano music is far more effective than
playing pre-recorded music on a CD or MP3 player, which tend
to malfunction on special occasions such as weddings.
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FAQ 4: How much room will you need, as
the room we're hiring for our wedding reception isn't very big?
The equipment that's used (a
Yamaha portable electronic stage piano and stereo PA sound system)
is very compact and can fit into a fairly small area,
such as an alcove or in the corner of the room. (back)
FAQ 5: How much do you charge for performing
live piano music at a civil ceremony?
Civil ceremonies
vary from one to the next and because the live piano music is
tailored to suit your requirements, the fees are calculated
accordingly and are therefore available by emailing details
of your event to: info@markreeves.co.uk
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FAQ 6: How much do you charge for performing
live piano music at a wedding reception?
Wedding receptions
vary from one to the next and because the live piano music is
tailored to suit your requirements, the fees are calculated
accordingly and are therefore available by emailing details
of your event to: info@markreeves.co.uk
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FAQ 7: Can we ask you to play any special
requests for songs during our drinks reception and wedding breakfast?
Requests for
a specific song or songs of a particular artiste are welcome,
subject to the music being suitable for the event and whether
or not piano arrangements can be obtained or written in time
for your wedding reception. (back)
FAQ 8: How much notice should we allow
to book you to play the piano at our civil wedding ceremony and
wedding reception?
It's best
to make a firm booking as soon as possible, as most weddings
and other special events occur on Fridays and Saturdays which
get booked up well in advance. Also, by booking early the fee
for your live wedding music will be fixed at the price quoted
and secured by your deposit that you pay at the time of booking.
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FAQ 9: How many songs will I need to choose
for you to perform on the piano at my civil wedding ceremony?
The usual
format is to have background music playing as guests are seated
just before the civil wedding ceremony (preludal music) for
about 15 to 30 minutes, then music to announce the arrival of
the Bride and to accompany her procession, possibly a piece
of piano music between readings, there's usually time for two
songs during the signing of the register (about 6 to 8 minutes),
then exit music for the Bride and Groom and possibly some music
as guests are leaving. (back)
FAQ 10: Can you perform as a wedding pianist
at my civil ceremony and drinks reception which are being held
outdoors?
Wedding ceremonies
and drinks receptions are often held outdoors and provided there
is shelter from the sun, wind and rain, performing outdoors
at weddings is no problem. Access to a mains power supply is
needed for the electronic stage piano and sound system. However,
if there is no mains electric power supply at the venue, the
piano and sound system can be run on power from a car battery.
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FAQ 11: Can you play traditional wedding
music on the piano for our civil wedding ceremony?
Traditional
wedding music can be played on the piano at your civil wedding
ceremony, provided that the music does not have any religious
content. It is best to avoid using CDs and hi-fi equipment as
they have a habit of malfunctioning on special occasions such
as weddings. Piano music is also perfect for creating the right
atmosphere as guests arrive and take their seats before the
start of the wedding ceremony. (back)
FAQ 12: Can you play modern songs on the
piano for our civil wedding ceremony?
Modern songs
can be played on the piano at your civil wedding ceremony, provided
that the music does not have any religious content. It is best
to avoid using CDs and hi-fi equipment as they have a habit
of malfunctioning on special occasions such as weddings. Piano
music is also perfect for creating the right atmosphere as guests
arrive and take their seats before the start of the wedding
ceremony. (back)
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